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Project Planning, Design and Cost Estimation

A successful commercial build starts well before the first wire is pulled. Early planning helps prevent delays, avoid costly change orders, and ensure every system is sized, placed, and powered correctly. That’s where we come in.

Clark Brothers Electric partners with contractors, developers, and business owners in the earliest stages of design. We help identify power needs, support layout decisions, and provide clear estimates to guide your budget. Whether you’re building from the ground up or renovating an existing space, we make the planning process smarter, smoother, and more cost-effective.

Why Early Electrical Planning Matters

It’s always more efficient to plan electrical infrastructure before construction starts. With our input up front, you avoid:
  • Misplaced panels or gear
  • Undersized service or circuit loads
  • Missed conduit pathways
  • Lighting or outlet locations that conflict with other systems
  • Scope creep due to unclear expectations
Our role is to catch these issues early and help you design a system that fits your needs now and leaves room to grow.

What We Offer During the Planning Phase

We tailor our involvement to match your project type and team structure.
During the planning phase, we typically assist with:

  • Load calculations – Making sure service size and distribution match real usage
  • Preliminary circuit layouts – Outlining major runs, panel locations, and breaker spacing
  • Lighting and outlet planning – Based on code, use-case, and architectural layout
  • Energy efficiency considerations – Including control system prep or sensor wiring
  • Code review and local permitting guidance – Helping reduce surprises during inspection
  • Coordination with HVAC, plumbing, and IT plans – To avoid clashes and ensure access

By the time your prints go final, your electrical plan will be more than just compliant
— it’ll be built for performance and practicality.

Clear Estimates with No Guesswork

Pricing can get murky on large-scale commercial jobs. We do our best to keep it transparent from day one.

Our cost estimates include labor, materials, and known scope considerations. If design documents are still evolving, we can provide tiered estimates or allowances based on typical needs. This gives you a realistic range and helps you avoid sticker shock when it’s time to break ground.

We’re also happy to value-engineer solutions that meet performance requirements without blowing your budget, especially for multi-unit builds or phased renovations.

Collaboration That Keeps Projects on Track

We understand that electrical planning doesn’t happen in a vacuum. We coordinate with:
  • General contractors and architects
  • MEP engineers
  • Project managers and schedulers
  • Control and IT vendors
  • Local permitting office
This helps ensure every piece of the puzzle fits — from ceiling clearances to panel access to conduit runs. We speak up when something needs adjusting, and we flag potential problems early. That saves everyone time (and money) down the road.

Ideal for Ground-Up and Retrofit Projects

Whether you’re building new or updating an existing facility, we adapt our process to fit the job. Some examples of where our early planning makes a big impact:
  • New retail centers – Service entry, signage power, and tenant space planning
  • Office buildouts – Cubicle layouts, lighting zones, and IT coordination
  • Medical or dental spaces – Equipment loads, specialty outlets, and redundancy
  • Light industrial shops – Tool power, compressor feeds, and overhead runs
  • Multifamily housing – Meter banks, shared circuits, and service capacity
We bring the same attention to detail whether it’s one suite or an entire campus.

Built with Flexibility in Mind

Commercial projects change. Plans evolve. Tenants make late requests. Our goal is to build flexibility into the design — with smart layout decisions, spare capacity, and clear documentation that helps you adapt when needed.

We also offer phased planning services for multi-stage builds, so electrical scope grows logically with the structure, not against it.

Wiring Smart Starts with Smart Planning

Electrical work isn’t just about what happens on the job site — it starts with thoughtful design and strong communication. That’s what we bring to the table.

We help you move from concept to construction with fewer surprises, better coordination, and a clear path to execution.

Ready to Plan Your Next Project?

We’re here to help from day one—not just with installation. Whether you need preliminary layouts, a full electrical design review, or just a second set of eyes on your budget, we’re ready.

Contact Clark Brothers Electric today to start planning your commercial build with confidence.

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